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Anglo Indian Padauk Wood Military Chest
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Anglo Indian Padauk Wood Military Chest

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

This exceptional military chest dates from around 1840 and offers both striking aesthetic appeal and practical storage. Constructed from solid padauk wood, a richly coloured and highly durable hardwood native to the Indian subcontinent.

The piece is designed in two sections for ease of transport, a typical feature of military chests intended for use by officers who moved frequently between postings. 

Its top surface is finished with a beautifully carved gadrooned edge, adding a refined decorative element that continues around the base. The front is arranged with two short drawers over three long ones, providing generous and practical storage. Each drawer is finely constructed with traditional hand-cut dovetail joints, cockbeaded fronts, and carved recessed handles.

The chest stands on well-proportioned, reeded feet. 

Over the years, the padauk wood has developed a deep, lustrous patina. The overall craftsmanship is of a very high standard, combining robust construction with elegant design details.

In very good condition, ready for use.

W 113cm/44.5"

D 50cm/19.75"

H 120.5cm/47.5"

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Padauk Military Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158545
Dealers Internal Reference
NNE220329C
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Description
This exceptional military chest dates from around 1840 and offers both striking aesthetic appeal and practical storage.
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Constructed from solid padauk wood, a richly coloured and highly durable hardwood native to the Indian subcontinent.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 1. A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian padauk wood chest of drawers, comprising two stackable sections with carved circular knob pulls and fluted bun feet.
fig 1. Anglo Indian Padauk Wood Military Chest

The piece is designed in two sections for ease of transport, a typical feature of military chests intended for use by officers who moved frequently between postings. 

Its top surface is finished with a beautifully carved gadrooned edge, adding a refined decorative element that continues around the base. The front is arranged with two short drawers over three long ones, providing generous and practical storage. Each drawer is finely constructed with traditional hand-cut dovetail joints, cockbeaded fronts, and carved recessed handles.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian padauk wood chest of drawers, comprising two stackable sections with carved circular knob pulls and fluted bun feet.
fig 2. Anglo Indian Padauk Wood Military Chest

The chest stands on well-proportioned, reeded feet. 

Over the years, the padauk wood has developed a deep, lustrous patina. The overall craftsmanship is of a very high standard, combining robust construction with elegant design details.

In very good condition, ready for use.

W 113cm/44.5"

D 50cm/19.75"

H 120.5cm/47.5"

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Padauk Military Campaign Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158545
Dealers Internal Ref
NNE220329C
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian padauk wood chest of drawers, comprising two stackable sections with carved circular knob pulls and fluted bun feet.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian padauk wood chest of drawers, comprising two stackable sections with carved circular knob pulls and fluted bun feet.

Anglo Indian Padauk Wood Military Chest

Archive II A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian padauk wood chest of drawers, comprising two stackable sections with carved circular knob pulls and fluted bun feet. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian padauk wood chest of drawers, comprising two stackable sections with carved circular knob pulls and fluted bun feet. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian padauk wood chest of drawers, comprising two stackable sections with carved circular knob pulls and fluted bun feet. View IV
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A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian padauk wood chest of drawers, comprising two stackable sections with carved circular knob pulls and fluted bun feet.
Anglo Indian Padauk Wood Military Chest
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A nineteenth-century Anglo-Indian padauk wood chest of drawers, comprising two stackable sections with carved circular knob pulls and fluted bun feet.
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An Anglo-Indian military campaign chest is a portable piece of storage furniture produced in India during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for British military officers and colonial officials. Designed for frequent transport, these pieces typically break down into two stackable sections and feature robust timber construction.

These chests were predominantly crafted from dense, durable hardwoods native to the region, such as padauk, teak, and rosewood. Construction typically incorporated recessed brass or carved wood handles, brass corner brackets, and mortise-and-tenon joinery to withstand travel.

Authentic campaign chests generally divide horizontally into two independent halves for transport and display recessed hardware that sits flush with the timber surface. Look for hand-cut dovetail joints, side carrying handles, and authentic age-related oxidisation around metal fittings.

A campaign chest serves as a grounding focal point in a bedroom, living space, or hallway, paired with modern artwork or minimalist ceramics above to balance its rich wood tones. Its structured silhouette works effectively within classic, eclectic, or dark academia interior schemes.

Dust padauk furniture regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage, fading, or joint destabilisation.
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